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White Clouds and Red Trees, by Li Jian, unspecified, 1788

White Clouds and Red Trees

Li Jian

1788

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

White Clouds and Red Trees is a 1788 unspecified by Li Jian, a Qing Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Li Jian
When & what style?
1788 · Qing Painting
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet mountain scene. A bright red tree stands near a dark blue lake, with green hills rising behind it. The sky is thick with fluffy clouds in soft yellows and blues, and a small bridge curves over a stream in the distance. The artist used bold colors to make the scene feel alive, especially the red tree against the cool blues. The brushstrokes look smooth but confident, almost like the landscape is breathing. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this painting in person.

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